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What happened on December 14, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Balloons Top List of Objects That Cause Choking Deaths From Times staff and wire reports
Girlfriend of Slain Businessman Sues Over His Estate : Courts: Nanette Johnston contends that she and William McLaughlin had verbal agreement to share assets. Police have named her as a possible suspect in his death. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Opposes Freeing Murder Suspect, 90 : Crime: Alfred Pohlmeier, who is charged in the strangulation of his wife in September, was hospitalized after falling in his cell. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 in Family Die in Collision on California 118 : Tragedy: A car with two women and an infant smashes into a truck. The father, searching for them, comes upon the scene. ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southeast : YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Rohrabacher Adds Claim Democrat Cheated in Race PETER M. WARREN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Update / Follow-up on the news : SAN CLEMENTE : Work Finally Begins on Shopping Center BY HOPE HAMASHIGE, SARAH KLEIN, FRANK MESSINA AND JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
Southeast : TRANSIT TINKERING
Update / Follow-up on the news : YORBA LINDA : Gullixson Succeeds Welch on Split Vote BY HOPE HAMASHIGE, SARAH KLEIN, FRANK MESSINA AND JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
12-Mile Spill From Truck Crash Soils Creek, River NICHOLAS RICCARDI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Update / Follow-up on the news : LOS ALAMITOS : Wahlstrom, Jempsa Assume Top Posts BY HOPE HAMASHIGE, SARAH KLEIN, FRANK MESSINA AND JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
Voters to Rule on Library Funding ERIC WAHLGREN
Westside : FEE CUT
Abrupt Dismissal Won't Fix MTA : Woes of transit agency go far beyond its CEO
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : I Didn't Know That...
JUSTICE WATCH : No Silence for Beijing
Truck Mishap Threatens Homes
Hatred Clad in Khaki : Army may need new rules to root out violence-prone extremists
Drive-Up Pharmacy Gets Preliminary OK MIMI KO CRUZ
San Gabriel Valley : OUT OF THE RUNNING
Westside : DOG PARK
1-Year-Olds Found to Look Like Their Fathers, Not Mothers From Times staff and wire reports
VENTURA : Local Groups Benefit From Holiday Ball STEPHANIE BROMMER
THOUSAND OAKS : Frields Returns to City Planning Panel DAVID R. BAKER
Update / Follow-up on the news : LAGUNA HILLS : Bressette Will Push for a City Library BY HOPE HAMASHIGE, SARAH KLEIN, FRANK MESSINA AND JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
Valleywide : Homeless Shelters Open for the Winter NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Sign Removal Under Review SHELBY GRAD
Star Tours : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
State Pay Raises
Taiwan's Election
Operations Extended for 5 Months at Lopez Dump : Waste: Raucous hearing ends in a compromise decision. Neighbors accuse city of reneging on promise to shut landfill. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Homes Out, Parking In at Chapman LESLEY WRIGHT
SIMI VALLEY : Gym Reopens Nearly 2 Years After Quake SCOTT HADLY
PERSPECTIVE ON RUSSIA : It's Not as Bad as We Say It Is : Inflation is down, the young are optimistic, the military is in decline and and the ruling class won't jeopardize its gains. ASTRID S. TUMINEZ, Astrid S. Tuminez is a program officer at Carnegie Corporation of New York. She lived in Moscow for 18 months in 1990-92 as director of the Harvard Project on Strengthening Democratic Institutions
Couple Sues Bar Chain Over Accident : Courts: Plaintiffs say bartender let them drink too much before driving. Lawsuit seeks $500,000. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Kids Give Frisky a Fond Farewell DEBRA CANO
Buena Swim Center Gains Support : Recreation: Ventura school board tentatively backs the project at high school. A City Council feasibility study will look at three sites. CATHERINE SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IRVINE : Vote on Toll Bypass Delayed by Council RUSS LOAR
Lake View Terrace : Another Equestrian Project in the Works TIM MAY
PORT HUENEME : Bank Robber With Unusual Note Sought LISA M. BOWMAN
Panel Hopes to Make 2 City Jobs Appointive DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Another Gem in Brown's Crown
City Won't Move Fair Despite Stores' Protests MIMI KO CRUZ
Central Los Angeles : Soil Near Homes to Be Tested for Oil Waste
Manager Raped, Robbed While Opening Eatery : Crime: Two assailants force woman into Corona del Mar restaurant and escape with money from safe after attack. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Indicts Hyundai Over Campaign Gifts : Politics: Korean firm will plead guilty to misdemeanor charges of making $4,500 in illegal donations to Rep. Jay Kim of Diamond Bar in 1992 race. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting With the Holiday Program Scott Harris
Shoe Boxes of Gifts Get Send-Off for Children in Troubled Lands : Students contribute toys in 'Operation Christmas Child' effort for Bosnia, Rwanda. ANTONIO OLIVO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storm Whips Up Rain, Waves : Weather: Season's first wet front snarls traffic throughout county. Surfside residents worry the encroaching ocean is getting too close for comfort. RENEE TAWA and JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CYPRESS : Council Votes Itself a 5% Salary Raise BILL BILLITER
Defining Rape
Boy, 11, Struck by Pickup in Crosswalk LISA M. BOWMAN
DreamWorks Trio Unveil Site DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$500 Child Tax Credit
Update / Follow-up on the news : STANTON : Estrada Takes Over as City's Mayor BY HOPE HAMASHIGE, SARAH KLEIN, FRANK MESSINA AND JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
Delegation Promotes Navy Bases : Economy: Ventura County officials and business leaders on a lobbying offensive in Washington say mission accomplished. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay : CHARITABLE MELODIES
Cocaine Vaccine Generates Antibodies That Block Effects From Times staff and wire reports
WESTMINSTER : Cost-Cutting Police Contract Approved JOHN POPE
COTO DE CAZA : Board Acts to Bring New School Closer JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
CYPRESS : New Rules Sought for Political Signs BILL BILLITER
San Gabriel Valley : Azusa Voters Reject Proposed Card Club
NOTABLE ACHIEVERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY : Tourette's Sufferer Both Victim, Victor ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Votes to Keep City Dump Open Until July 1
Canoga Park : $25,000 Reward OKd for Leads in Shooting JULIE TAMAKI
THOUSAND OAKS : NRA Invites Sheriff to Discuss Gun Permits SCOTT HADLY
International Human Rights Group Honors 8 of Its Monitors : World affairs: In L.A., watchdog organization's representatives from Asia, Africa and South America tell of struggles in working against political brutality. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowners Win New Battle on Insurance Funds : Ruling: State Supreme Court lets stand decision that gives property owners--not mortgage lenders--control of most quake payments. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Council Moves to Save on Recreation Centers FRANK MESSINA
Immigration Controls
Granada Hills : Cellular Antenna Foes Remain Unpersuaded DAVID E. BRADY
New Life Form Discovered on Lips of Norway Lobster From Times staff and wire reports
Southeast : State OKs Beer Sales at Pyramid Arena
LAGUNA BEACH : Finding a Stepping Stone for His Art LESLIE EARNEST
Toddler in Coma; Officials Probing Possible Abuse : Safety: His parents say he fell from a highchair. A few weeks before, the boy was hospitalized for other serious injuries. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Potent New Weapon : Scientists say a new class of drugs called protease inhibitors could 'fundamentally change the landscape' of treating AIDS. : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justice Demands Reform in the Appeal Process : Death row inmates abuse constitutional protections while their victims' families suffer. DANIEL E. LUNGREN, Daniel E. Lungren is attorney general of California
CAMARILLO : Recycler Scraps Warehouse Plans JEFF McDONALD
Tanker Driver Dies After Collision, Fire on Simi Valley Freeway FRANK WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eager Surfers Brave Treacherous Breakers DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woodland Hills : Marines Repay Debt to Navajos with Toys FRANK MANNING
Methane May Play Key Role in Global Warming : Geophysics: Scientist says release of the gas from undersea crystals could have helped heat atmosphere in distant past. : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. KENNETH CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Council OKs Reopening of Concert Theater ALAN EYERLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Westside : AIDS Facility for the Homeless Opens
Central Los Angeles : SONG OF GOODWILL
U.S. Indicts Hyundai for Contributions to Kim Campaign : Politics: Fountain-Valley-based firm will plead guilty to three counts stemming from $4,500 in illegal donations to congressman in 1992. MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Juror Accuses Ito of Failing to Get Her $2,000 : Courts: The woman says the judge keep her on the panel by promising to have the court repay her for lost rental income. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
8-Year-Old Chess Whiz Heads to Tournament at Paris Disneyland : Game: West Los Angeles girl has been playing since she was 4 and is a state champion. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marching to His Own Little Drummer Boy SCOTT HARRIS
Spielberg Notes Hollywood Twist for Dream Works : Entertainment: He, Geffen and welcome guests to studio site--the hangar where Howard Hughes built the Spruce Goose. Mogul dubs it a spot where dreams are brought to life. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powell Finishes Sentence; Koon to Be Released Today
San Fernando Valley : 2 Equestrian Centers for Lake View Terrace
2 Women, Child Die When Car Smashes Into 18-Wheel Truck : Tragedy: Oxnard mother, her baby and the child's aunt are killed on California 118 near Camarillo. The father, searching for them, comes upon the scene. ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sylmar : Zone Change on Horse Stable Is Upheld TIM MAY
Obituaries : Mary Leonardo; Active in Portuguese Community
South Bay : Police Get Funds From Liquor Control Board
Truck Crash Kills 1, Closes Freeway : Accident: Oil tanker explodes, setting conflagration near DeSoto Avenue that was visible from miles away. FRANK WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Pacific Coast Freeway Foiled
Firefighters Aid 2 Children With Disorder DAVID R. BAKER
West Hills : ADL Opens Office to Serve Jewish in Area FRANK MANNING
ANAHEIM : Store Gets Permit Despite Problems ALAN EYERLY
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Freeway Changes Made to Boost Businesses LEN HALL
Reckless Driver Convicted on Murder Charge : Courts: Prosecution convinces jury that scofflaw Shane Kenneth Young knew his habitual speeding could prove fatal. He was drunk when he accidentally killed his friend, who was on foot. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Accused of Using Store for Bookmaking Operation TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whitewater Costs
Walter Tucker
Surfer Survives 10 Chilling Hours at Sea KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tucker Backs Wife as House Successor : Politics: Compton congressman attacks jury for conviction in bribery case. JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Earlier Truck Malfunction Is Confirmed : Probe: Incident similar to cause of fatal bus accident occurred in August, officials say. A possible third such trash vehicle breakdown is also being investigated. LORENZA MUNOZ and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Council OKs Plan Allowing Payment by Credit Card
Questions Raised Over Restoration : Landmark: Some leaders insist on restoring the battered pier. Others say perhaps its length needs to be shortened or reinforced to endure the pounding surf. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Therapist Pleads Guilty to Insider Lockheed Deal : Securities: Information from a session with a company executive was parlayed into a market windfall. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Litton to Acquire PRC from Black & Decker : Corporate: The power-tool maker is selling the information technology services unit for $425 million. From Bloomberg News Service
International Business
Congress, Industry: A Bad Connection JONATHAN WEBER, Jonathan Weber is technology editor for The Times' business section. His e-mail address is Jonathan.Weber@latimes.com
Retail Sales Up, but Analysts Not Impressed : Indicators: Economists say the results are a sign holiday sales will be lackluster. Others are hoping for a turnaround. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banks Earned Record Profits in 3rd Quarter : Finance: Lower premiums and stable interest rates helped the bottom line. From Times Wire Services
Pharmaceutical Firms Plan Joint Venture
International Business
International Business
Aerospace Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Reform Bill Prompts a Frenzy of Lobbying JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
AST Buyouts Top $3 Million : Computers: Struggling Irvine firm's SEC filing also shows it's paying new chief Ian Diery $700,000 a year, stock options and $500,000 to move in. Base pay is among highest in O.C. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Labor Winning Some : Contract With Boeing Helps Save Aerospace Jobs in U.S. EVELYN IRITANI and STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business
Retailing Times Staff and Wire Reports
Labor Winning Some : Contract With Boeing Helps Save Aerospace Jobs in U.S. EVELYN IRITANI and STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Executive Travel : If You Travel in '96, You'll Pay More : Corporate: Changes in the hotel, airline and rental car businesses spell higher rates and less choice next year. CAROL SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Medicare to Reimburse for Urohealth Products
Homestead House Gets OK for Big New Store
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Return to Setting Record Highs From Times Wire Services
Kimberly-Clark to Cut Work Force by 6,000 : Layoffs: The firm will sell up to 12 plants to trim costs after its $9.4-billion purchase of Scott Paper. From Associated Press
President of Irvine's Platinum Software to Resign : Technology: Company, coming off losses and layoffs, will look for marketing expert to replace David Proctor. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clothestime Plans to Shut Nine Stores in Orange County : Apparel: Discount retailer will close 137 outlets nationwide under bankruptcy proposal. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standard Brands Says It May File for Bankruptcy PAUL H. JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS : European Parliament Courts Turkey by Approving Free-Trade Pact HUGH POPE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vans Inc. Picks Financial Officer
Wells Plans Huge Inner-City Commitment : Banking: The $45-billion lending proposal is seen as an effort to win favor for its takeover bid for First Interstate. PATRICK LEE and GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wells to Offer $45 Billion for Ecomonic Development : Banking: The 10-year commitment to loan money is seen as an effort to win favor for its bid for First Interstate. PATRICK LEE and GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bankruptcy Court Approves Bridge Loan for Baldwin Co. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daewoo to Build $180-Million Picture Tube Plant in Mexico CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC, Microsoft to Announce 24-Hour All-News Channel JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business : European Union, Latin America Look Toward Closer Trade Ties : Summit: Agreement will commit EU and Mercosur to economic and political talks over 10 years or more. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Zooms 41 to New High; Bonds Weaken From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Gonna Check Out Early? That Could Cost You Something CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, Christopher Reynolds is a Times travel writer
SPORTS
A Fingertip Catch : George's Heisman Trophy Damaged in Airport's X-Ray Machine Associated Press
Pound for Pound, Roy Jones Jr. Wants to Match Michael Jordan TIM KAWAKAMI
PREP ROUNDUP : Vazquez Leads Barons' Upset of Santa Margarita
An Olympic-Sized Bargain? : Analysis: NBC's $2.3 billion for Games appears to be money well spent. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Area News : CENTRAL CITY ERIC SHEPARD
BOYS' BASKETBALL / TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS : Old Fires Rekindled as Mater Dei Blows Past Servite for 61-38 Victory PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : McNair to Start for Houston Associated Press
THE COLLEGES / JEFF FLETCHER : CSUN Women's New Attitude Not Translating Into Offense JEFF FLETCHER
Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Ventura Football Team : LINEMAN OF THE YEAR : Diedeker Dominates STEVE HENSON
The Job Front BILL PLASCHKE
Santa Ana Valley Stops Estancia
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Nakanishi Shines for Irvine Valley
THE TIMES 1995 FALL ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : DeVera Is Only One Trophy Short : Athlete of the year: Villa Park junior has another chance to win Southern Section individual title. She has won everything else. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ice Dogs Stifled by Grizzlies, 4-0 Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Bejinez's Return a Ringing Success : Boxing: After eight years out of the game, he starts slowly but registers a unanimous decision. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Shooters Get Left Out in the Cold CHRIS DUFRESNE
Just Preps : Notables ARA NAJARIAN
Arum Says Foreman Has One to Go From Staff and Wire Reports
Arum Says Foreman Has One to Go From Staff and Wire Reports
Just Preps
Camarillo Shows Finishing Kick STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' Miller Out Rest of Season Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan, Bulls Are Penny Pinchers From Associated Press
Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Valley Football Team : COACH OF THE YEAR : Herrington Got Missing Pieces of Puzzle DANA HADDAD
Barnett, Bellotti Stay Atop List of Candidates for UCLA Job STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Exel Steps Up in Laker Victory : Pro basketball: Guard has usual impressive game at Palace of Auburn Hills in 101-98 victory over Detroit. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arum Says Foreman Has One to Go From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Reggie White Out for Season Associated Press
JUST PREPS : Too Much of Good Thing : Love of Soccer Leads Many Recent Immigrants to Ignore CIF Rule GREG SANDOVAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out of His Bed for a Second Chance ERIC SHEPARD
Chatsworth, Miller Fall Hard, 68-57, to Harvard MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-county Girls' Tennis
Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Ventura Football Team
SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : Here's One Gift Everyone Wants Under the Tree BOB LOCHNER
All-Valley 2nd Team
All-Ventura County 2nd Team
NHL ROUNDUP : This Coffey Stays Hot as He Reaches Milestone From Associated Press
Ducks Show Penguins How Other Half Lives : Hockey: Anaheim ends nine-game winless streak, 6-3, and stops Pittsburgh's eight-game winning streak. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Area News : WESTSIDE GEORGE DOHRMANN
Just Preps : Area News : INLAND EMPIRE ARA NAJARIAN
'Tis the Season : Year After Year, Detroit Lions Start Late Winning Streak to Save Coach Fontes' Job BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Second Goal Proves Devine in Westlake's 2-1 Victory
Former Cougar Coach Friel Dies at 97 Associated Press
Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Ventura Football Team : COACH OF THE YEAR : Hurley Has Been a Consistent Winner STEVE HENSON
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Reggie White Out for Season Associated Press
Just Preps : Area News : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LONNIE WHITE
Just Preps : Notables ARA NAJARIAN
BACK OF THE YEAR / DURELL PRICE : Value to Sylmar Was Priceless PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Royal High Regains Flush of Success With 4-1 Victory TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Temple Too Much for No. 2 Villanova From Associated Press
MIDWEEK REPORT : HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS UPDATE : Seeing Double at Notre Dame
UCLA Gets Commitment From Tackle at Valley
Sacco Brothers Bag Penguins to Give Ducks a Boost : Hockey: David, recently called up from the minors, and Joe, recently struggling, each score in 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perreault, Conacher Efforts Lift Kings : Hockey: McSorley also scores two goals in 6-2 victory over Ottawa. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Complete Infield, Re-Sign DeShields BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-Valley Roster
All-Ventura County Roster
Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Valley Football Team : PLAYER OF THE YEAR : Lewis Finished Season Fast DANA HADDAD
Bing's Concept Not Half-Baked JIM MURRAY
BOYS' BASKETBALL / TROY TOURNAMENT : Senik, Vargas Carry El Toro to Victory MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Esperanza Holds On to Defeat Santa Margarita
Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Valley Football Team
Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Ventura Football Team : PLAYER OF THE YEAR : He Threw Yearlong Party STEVE HENSON
Los Angeles Times 1995 All-Valley Football Team : LINEMAN OF THE YEAR : Crecion Has Busy Season VINCE KOWALICK
Just Preps : Area News : SOUTH BAY HOUSTON MITCHELL
BACK OF THE YEAR / RONNEY JENKINS : New Math: 3 Plays = 2,152 Yards STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Erupts in Third Quarter, Then Buries Westlake LAUREN PETERSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : Moor Better Bard : Powerful Performances Anchor an Involving, Slimmed-Down 'Othello' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Les Miserables' Stirs With Sweeping Majesty PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEWS : John Scofield Offers Lesson in Funk DON HECKMAN
VALLEY WEEKEND : Stores Take Sticker Shock Out of Buying Toys GERI COOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Neo-Punk Band Rated PG-13 : Pop music review: Although Green Day delights teens, the group will need to show more depth before those fans move on to more liberating attractions. ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Oc Live!
Holidays' : Music Of The Angels
JAZZ REVIEWS : Capers Shows Off Skill, Personality BILL KOHLHAASE
Chanticleer Shows That Virtuosity Is Its Own Reward TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE! : High Drama : Cumming Is Making Sure His First 'Messiah' Has the Might Stuff CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALBUM REVIEWS : CD Packages for Classical Christmas STEVE METCALF, THE HARTFORD COURANT
CLUB REVIEW : Fancy-Free Milieu Helps Form a More Perfect Union
VALLEY WEEKEND : MUSIC : Valley Dog and Cat Lover Turns Pet Sounds Into the Howlelujah Chorus : If Christmas carols 'sung' by felines top your list of holiday hits, Mike Spalla hopes you'll be itching to buy his new recording featuring canine performers. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY WEEKEND : KIDS : Put Earth-Friendly Gifts on Your Shopping List : The spirit of the season and the spirit of conservation can mesh with environmentally sound presents. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : Readings Allow Stage Groups to Test the Theatrical Waters : Interact holds the development sessions every Monday night. Special performances of 'She Loves Me' this weekend will benefit the company. TOM McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Holiday Programs : Oc Live! CORINNE FLOCKEN
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : KIDS : 'Green' Gifts Make Sense on Holiday Shopping List : The spirit of the season and the spirit of conservation can mesh with Earth-friendly presents. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Boy George Gives an Oddly Charming Show RICHARD CROMELIN
THEATER REVIEW : VALLEY WEEKEND : 'Farndale' Troupe's Bad Isn't Good Enough : Spoof of 'A Christmas Carol' falls flat on performances that blur the line between intended and unintended faux pas. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE : 'Nutcracker' Snow Queen Reins In Kids : OC LIVE! ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Images Celebrate the Nobility of Farm Laborers JOSEF WOODARD
RESTAURANT REVIEW : VALLEY WEEKEND : Bargain Prices Are This Eatery's Eccentricity MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : CENTERPIECE : Taking Tradition Door-to-Door : Latino Neighborhoods Are Preparing for Posadas, Candlelit Christmas Processions ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PROFILE : VALLEY WEEKEND : DJ Faces Frenzy of Musicians Anxious for 'Local Spotlight' : Mimi Chen of KSCA-FM sorts through the good, the bad, the inaudible to find bands. ROBIN RAUZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY WEEKEND : Archetype of Nude Reveals New Meanings : Yolanda Gonzalez explores the theme of self-examination in her painting series, 'metamorphosis.' JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Rosarito Beach Cafe Opens Again for Lunch : Midday offerings will be much like those at a taqueria. Sunday brunches are also planned. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Sci-Fi Writer, Cartoonist Will Meet the Public : Ray Bradbury will sign his books, and Sergio Aragones plans to discuss his drawings. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Santa Susana Troupe Gives Humbug a Good Name With Seasonal Delight : The company's sixth annual 'Christmas Carol' features a top-notch Scrooge and well-seasoned cast. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : VALLEY WEEKEND : Jimmy O Says He Looks for the Bright Side of the Blues : The Burbank-born musician brings his brooding band to the Classroom in Northridge. JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAUNTS : VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Area Bird Lovers to Join National Tally as They Go Out for the Count : Two local Audubon clubs will be on the lookout for avians Sunday at the annual winter event. The census gauges the impact of pollution, loss of habitat and climate changes. JANE HULSESPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : Holidays
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : CENTERPIECE : Chicano Pop-Rock Masters Bring Their Music to Town : The three groups introduced their Latino-flavored sound nearly 25 years ago. They'll play in Ventura on Saturday. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Bloom's 'Floating World' of Fluid, Intrusive Detail SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : CD-ROMs Are Family Affair at This Company : Roaring Mouse produces children's programs offering fun and learning, with help from the little ones in the producers' families. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Staff writer Aaron Curtiss reviews video games regularly
OC LIVE! : Audiences Again Find Steve Martin a Grand Father Figure LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music and Drugs: Who Will Stop the Trip? : Pop music: The industry takes a look at its role in curbing the addiction problem before more artists die, but some executives say that enforcement would be difficult. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Civil War Christmas' Unites Revelers With Traditions of 1865 : OC LIVE! CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Grande Dame's Grand Return : Music: After 19 years away, with a new biography in hand, Renata Tebaldi comes back to the United States and adoring crowds at the Met. WALTER PRICE, Special To The Times
RESTAURANTS : OC LIVE! : Savoring S. America at Ginga Brazil, Pollo Inka MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : VALLEY WEEKEND : Embracing Be-Bop's Most Difficult Music : Pianist Claude Williamson performs the exhilarating, challenging notes of the late Bud Powell. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOD
Sweet-Tooth Pleasers Without Sugar MARY CARROLL
HOLIDAY COOKIES : Billy Goats--Not at All Gruff TRACY CROWE McGONIGLE
Clay Feat
Holiday Head Start ABBY MANDEL
Salad Days RUSS PARSONS
A Cookie to Last the Year BEV BENNETT
BITES : How Cow? CHARLES PERRY
Second Half of December SYLVIA THOMPSON
PROJECT : Garden Garland TRACY CROWE McGONIGLE
Twice Baked, Forever Popular NICK MALGIERI, Malgieri is the author of the newly released "How to Bake" (Harper Collins)
Singing Batavia's Praises JONATHAN GOLD
Mauve Squad CHARLES PERRY
HOLIDAY COOKIES : Cookies for Small Hands MARION CUNNINGHAM
HOLIDAY COOKIES : Forget the Cookies but Not the Taste JULI RYAN TANTUM
HOLIDAY COOKIES : Preserving a Hannukah Tradition JUDY ZEIDLER, Zeidler is author of "The Gourmet Jewish Cook" and "Judy Zeidler's International Deli Cookbook."
HOLIDAY COOKIES : The Secrets of Excess
Fudge Flashback ROSE DOSTI
Tea Talk From the Experts BARBARA HANSEN
HOLIDAY COOKIES : A Spicy Dream : The Cookies Were Mysterious, Exotic. But Were They Real? MICHELLE HUNEVEN
HOLIDAY COOKIES : The Biscotti Alternative DONNA DEANE, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Like Peeling an Onion: Depth and Variety Revealed : Santa Clauses and their ilk grow singly, the way bulbing onions do SYLVIA THOMPSON
Holiday Cookies JOAN DRAKE
NEWS
Report Urges Tests on Plastics in Bridges KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Master Bows Out : Givenchy Helped Make Women Into Style Icons, Fueling the Golden Age of Haute Couture MIMI AVINS, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Simplicity's Night Out : Understatement rules for evening. And while women can't go wrong with a little black dress, cocktail attire has other basic forms. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION / SENSE OF STYLE : We Will, We Will Clothe You MIMI AVINS, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
O.C. Releases Plan to Create Wildlife Reserve : Environment: The aim is to protect threatened species, allow development in a 39,000-acre area. The experiment could become a national model. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Savors Prospect of New Career as a Mayor : Politics: Ex-speaker wins 57% of the votes. He says he hopes San Francisco adopts his upbeat attitude and style. JENIFER WARREN and DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : A Complicated Path Through Battles Waged Against the Arts : THE SCANDAL OF PLEASURE, by Wendy Steiner, University of Chicago, $24.95; 237 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
O.c. In Bankruptcy: The Grand Jury's Charges
House OKs Interior Bill With Mine Ban From Reuters
A Speaker Is Heard, a 'Citizen' Caned GEORGE SKELTON
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY: THE GRAND JURY'S CHARGES : Things Are Far From Over, Officials Fear : Scene: Brusque D.A. investigators inform politicians of legal moves with little fanfare. As aide says, it continues image that woes are 'never-ending.' LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haiti Aims to Thwart Slum's Gangs Before Presidential Vote JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Your Home a Danger Zone? : Real estate: Few of life's choices top where you live. But how can you be sure it's safe before you move in? Better do a little investigating. BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Wei's Harsh Sentence Reflects Hard Line RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Seeks Foreign Help for Dissident RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : White House Takes Risks With Whitewater Strategy : Inquiry: By invoking privileges, Clinton may win legal battle but lose political one. Senate panel expected to prolong fight. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
Rubino Sees Praises Turn to Accusations MARK PLATTE and MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hopes Build for Compromise on Balanced Budget JANET HOOK and JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hopes Build for Compromise on Balanced Budget JANET HOOK and JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Local Politics Wins in San Jose : Congress: GOP says Democrats' tactics failed to turn Tom Campbell's successful race into a referendum on Newt Gingrich. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Congress Rejects Effort to Deny Bosnia Funding : Balkans: Clinton gets grudging support from Senate. But the House denounces decision to send troops. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trash Truck Supervisor in a Limbo of Despair JODI WILGOREN and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. IN BANKRUPTCY: THE GRAND JURY'S CHARGES : 19 Citizens Certain to Leave Their Mark as Service Nears End : Law: Run-in with district attorney over possible conflict speaks to controversial panel's independence. MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congress Rejects Effort to Deny Bosnia Funding : Balkans: Vote seen as victory for Clinton. But many lawmakers still oppose deployment of U.S. troops. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Can't Decide Whether Dingo Killed Baby in 1980 Reuters
Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : U.S. Judges Redraw House Districts From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Little-Used Law Applied to Seek Officials' Ouster DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind the Scenes / Orange County : Store Openings Provide Time for a Reality 'Chic'
O.c. In Bankruptcy: The Grand Jury's Charges
4 Officials Accused by Grand Jury in O.C. Bankruptcy : Finance: Two supervisors and county auditor face civil charges. Former budget director is indicted on criminal counts, which could lead to nine years in prison. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dust Flies at Train Station Associated Press
An Ocean of Holiday Fun LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
UC Regents' Decision Threatens Diversity, Report Finds AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Alexander Camp Pays $1 Million for TV Ads in Iowa, N.H. Reuters
Enzyme Found to Be First Effective Stroke Treatment THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : They Were Victims of World War II Atrocities, but of a Different Kind : THE COMFORT WOMEN: Japan's Brutal Regime of Enforced Prostitution in the Second World War, by George Hicks; W.W. Norton & Co.; $25, 303 pages RUTH COUGHLIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All-Ventura Football Team
4 Officials Accused by Grand Jury in O.C. Bankruptcy : Finance: Two supervisors and county auditor face civil charges. Former budget director is indicted on criminal counts, which could lead to nine years in prison. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Magical Journey to the Deep : The ride down to the ocean's floor is not for claustrophobics. But a trip in the Alvin is worth the rare chance to see an eerie world of scientific and natural wonders. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pentagon Test of Anti-Missile Missile Fails From Reuters
Police Chief Writes Memoirs That Skirt Controversies : LAPD: Book is due out in April. Williams defends omissions by saying, 'It's not intended to be a tell-all.' JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Grand Jury Accuses 4 : 3 Face Misconduct Charges; 1 Indicted on Felonies : Bankruptcy: Stanton, Steiner and Lewis could lose office if they get maximum penalty. Ex-budget chief Rubino is arrested on criminal counts as probe ends. MATT LAIT and TRACY WEBER and DEXTER FILKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : OREGON : Suspect Arrested in Lesbian Slayings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Russian Retreat May Jettison Space Station Deal RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in 'Chilling' Plot to Bomb U.S. Airliners Pleads Not Guilty JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : HIV-Positive Soldier Charged in Assault From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Diplomatic Ties Will Help Bind Peace Treaty From Times Wire Services
Romanian Plane Crashes in Italy; 49 Aboard Die From Times Wire Services
Christopher Reeve Out of Rehabilitation Center Reuters
Cash-strapped towns gambling on gambling : After the casinos go in, localities have some good luck and some bad luck. A bill before Congress could help hedge the bets. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pressed Not to Run, GOP Candidate Says : Politics: Pringle aide denies to trying to block primary campaign against Irvine assemblywoman. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FASHION / SCREEN STYLE : Grecian Formula BETTY GOODWIN
Controller Urges End of Probate Referee System PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Raids Rural Home in Probe of Fatal Arizona Derailment : Investigation: Val Verde man is detained briefly. He reportedly had disputes with two railroads. BOB POOL and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
S.F. Voters Elect Liberal Activist as District Attorney : Politics: Terence Hallinan vows to soften tone of law enforcement. City prosecutors say they're nervous. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
David Marshall; Singapore Political Leader, Diplomat From Associated Press
Michael Emery; Educator, Journalist MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-Valley Football Team
Kwasi Badu; Drummer, Dancer, Teacher From Ghana
Val Verde Home Raided in Probe of Derailment : Trains: Railroad salvage company official detained briefly in Arizona case. BOB POOL and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Argentina Probes Arms-Ring Link to 1994 Jewish Center Bombing WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Historic Ventura Pier Takes Another Battering : Storm: Waves destroy 420 feet of landmark. Damage is estimated at $1.5 million. High seas and debris close beach. MIGUEL BUSTILLO and TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Storm Destroys Pier, Contributes to Fatal Crash : Weather: Three die in Moorpark accident. Ventura's landmark jetty sustains $1.5 million in damage. MIGUEL BUSTILLO and TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Poignant Tribute to Many Lives Lost : Memorials: The people of Lockerbie have not forgotten the 259 passengers and 11 locals killed by a terrorist bomb on Flight 103. RICH ROBERTS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Barely There MAUREEN SAJBEL
On the Sidelines but Still a Player : He's a talk-show host and author. We haven't heard the last from Mario Cuomo. MARY ANN GIORDANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An AARP Letter Can Wreck Your Day : Aging: For some, joining the over 50 club means great discounts and other cool stuff. But many others don't like to admit their age, even if they do like taking advantage of their status. PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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